Nobody cares about chihuahua
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
The idiocy of the plot is undeniable and it is a wonder somebody actually spend hard earned money producing this.GRADE: F
Written by Mike Geer · November 3, 2008
If the title “Beverly Hills Chihuahua” wasn’t enough to deter you from seeing the movie, then hopefully this review will. The premise of the story is that Chloe, the spoiled Chihuahua of a fashion mogul, goes missing on a Mexican road trip, and she needs the help of her friends to get... (more...)
Maher takes a stab at religion
Religilous
Bill Maher takes a satirical stab at organized religion in his new documentary, 'Religilous.'GRADE: B+
Written by Connor Gerdes · October 31, 2008
If Bill Maher made Religilous (a portmanteau of religion and ridiculous) in another time, he would no doubt be tied to a stake and engulfed in flames. It’s funny, and Maher knows it too. He sets out seeking the answer (aptly set to The Who’s “The Seeker,”) to his question: why... (more...)
Taste food of the far north at Alaska Eatery
Alaska Eatery
With seafood flown in throughout the month from Alaska, fresh food is a guarantee at this hunting style restaurant.GRADE: B
Written by mary musilek · October 30, 2008
With log siding, a large fireplace, mounted animals, and lots of photographs, the Alaska Eatery and Glacier Bar captures the feel of an Alaskan hunting lodge. Located off of Wayzata Boulevard in St. Louis Park, Alaska Eatery, opened on October 16 2007 and serves a variety of seafood, steaks,... (more...)
‘Max Payne’: a glorious disaster
Max Payne
While the film almost worked as an exercise in Gothic film, but essentially failed.GRADE: C-
Written by Chandy Clemens · October 30, 2008
Max Payne is like the Hindenburg: a glorious disaster. The critical consensus has been overwhelmingly negative, but perhaps too brutal. Yes, it’s a wreck, but take a second and you’ll see the whole film as an exercise in aesthetic cinema and hypnotism. Mark Wahlberg couldn’t... (more...)
Romantic plot confuses audiences
Nights in Rodanthe
The confusing plot and silly errors make Nights in Rodanthe unsuccessful.GRADE: C
Written by Shannon Cunnien · October 28, 2008
Nights in Rodanthe is a “might be better the second time” kind of film. The movie’s main setting is a creaky, old, inn with bright blue shutters and doors located in Rodanthe where the two main characters, Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane) and Dr. Paul Flanner (Richard Gere), meet and... (more...)
now showing: MOA new theaters
Written by Rachel Kaplan · October 28, 2008
Six months ago, the movie theaters at Mall of America were filled with ratty, non-stadium seating, surly ushers, and outdated screens and speakers. After a long renovation, these less-than-desirable characteristics have been replaced with brand new features in an exciting attempt to re-attract... (more...)
Kings of Leon rule over the energized rock scene
Kings of Leon –– Only By Night
The raw and energetic sound that Kings of Leon became known for remains as strong as ever on their new album.GRADE: B+
Written by Sean Buckhorn · October 20, 2008
Continuing upon a trend developed on their previous album, southern rockers Kings of Leon have completely renovated their style. On their latest effort, Only by the Night, Kings of Leon mixes both power ballads and intense jams, moving further away from their old, garage-rock sound. Comprised... (more...)
‘Eagle Eye’: more like emu eye
Eagle Eye
While they might be entertained, the audience remains confused and apathetic to the plot of Eagle Eye.GRADE: D+
Written by Meredith Gallagher · October 14, 2008
“You have been activated,” a robotic woman’s voice says from an unknown number on Jerry Shaw’s cell phone, and Eagle Eye begins, but the promising thriller fails to deliver anything special to the big screen. The viewer will have no problem forgetting this good-not-great... (more...)
Battle with cancer inspires brilliant album
Written by Rachel Kaplan · October 8, 2008
Spending three years in the process of completing their long anticipated second album, Jack’s Mannequin has finally released The Glass Passenger, featuring 16 new tracks and two live versions of old songs, with darker sounds and vivid themes. Just after Jack’s Mannequin, a solo project... (more...)
Spore disappoints gamers
Written by connor gerdes · October 8, 2008
One of the most hyped up video games of all time has finally been released after eight years of development. Yet gamers aren’t asking the question, “Did it live up to the hype?” They’re asking “Why are we treated like thieves?” Spore, the brainchild of The Sims creator Will Wright,... (more...)
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